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MW52 MDY

2003 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,067 mi
Last recorded125,067 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW52 MDY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2023 125,067 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2022 122,431 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Bumper damaged

Fail 17 Sep 2022 122,429 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Bumper damaged

Pass 1 Apr 2021 121,884 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front forward arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

OIL LEAK UNDER ENGINE

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Mar 2021 121,884 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front forward arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

OIL LEAK UNDER ENGINE

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 121,854 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2019 121,854 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 121,666 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 May 2018 121,665 miles

Front Side repeater incorrect colour BOTHsides (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 118,425 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 3 Feb 2017 118,425 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 112,090 miles

front and rear brake discs rusty

Pass 19 Jan 2015 106,614 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Jan 2015 106,614 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 102,112 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 102,112 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 96,849 miles

n/s + o/s front and rear tyres' inner edges slightly worn

Pass 27 Oct 2011 94,694 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 94,692 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake pads low

Pass 23 Jun 2009 90,967 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 80,084 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 67,759 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 52,595 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 52,594 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 520?

Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.

78.5%
Pass Rate
7,968
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
152,584
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 47,121
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 22,647
Brake pipe excessively corroded 16,724
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 15,884
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 14,720
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MW52 MDY is a 2003 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 84,985 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 520 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 47,121 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MW52 MDY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 520 typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 23 years old, this BMW 520 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MW52 MDY registered?

MW52 MDY is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 7 February 2003.

Is MW52 MDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for MW52 MDY shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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